For us, diversity is not only a core value. It also delivers a tangible competitive advantage.

Why we invest in diversity.

At 3M, we believe diversity is an essential ingredient for innovation.

We place a high value on different experiences and actively solicit talent who brings them to the table. This includes culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, gender, faith, and personality. We also look for a variety of skillsets, education and professional experience across disciplines like business, art, science, technology, engineering, and math.

And we are not alone. The importance of nurturing a strong, multifaceted workforce is a national priority.

Recently, I had the privilege to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at our London-based lab to discuss our shared commitment to diversity and innovation. Like us, the prime minister has often spoken to the importance of celebrating and empowering differences to help provide the right tools and technologies and ensure the Canadian economy prospers for years to come.

What diversity means for business.

As a global enterprise, we see how diversity drives business.

Inge Thulin, our CEO, President, and Chairman of the Board, often attributes our rising stock price in part to our commitment to diversity. Around the world, we leverage our collection of unique experiences to help solve our customers’ challenges, or identify new opportunities in the market.

Diverse thinking and collaboration helps us drive innovative solutions. For example, we are well known for applying our technology platforms in different and unexpected ways.